Florence Olechowski
Corporate Business Development Manager @WACKER
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WORK HISTORY
Corporate Business Development Manager @WACKER
InnoHub PC Next at Wacker is a innovation platform designed to foster research and development for sustainable solutions in Personal Care. With dedicated teams in Germany and US, it serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting experts for all our divisions/business units but also all continents. One clear goal: expand Wacker\'s Portfolio of \"effects\" in PC, based on brand new chemistry supported by synthesis and/or fermentation.As Business Development Manager at InnoHub Wacker, I have a global position, specializing in strategic project management and partnership development to drive innovation and growth. Key responsibilities include- Project Management: Overseeing both ongoing and planned activities, ensuring technical feasibility, commercial viability, and desirability. This involves substantiating claims and identifying critical assumptions to guide projects by connecting market insights with technical development levels and strategic orientations- Concept Development: Creating and developing potential new concepts to feed the R&D team, fostering innovation and aligning with strategic goals- Partnership Initiation: Defining and initiating partnerships with consultants, scale-up partners, universities, research institutes, and startups to enhance development and growth opportunities- M&A and Licensing: After establishing criteria for M&A screening and licensing potentials, craft business cases for presentation to upper management to support strategic decision-making- Synergies with BIOSOLUTIONS colleagues (fermenation): Supporting a strategic project with Personal Care knowhow & network by initiating new contacts and evaluating market positioning for specific technologies within the PC market- Market Engagement: Engaging with distributors and customers to present projects, while identifying, building, and maintaining relationships with new validation partners to expedite innovation iterations.
EDUCATION
CPE Lyon
Diplome ingénieur chimiste (Master), Chemistry, cosmetics, polymers
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Polymer science
ABOUT FLORENCE OLECHOWSKI
Strengths: Good communication skills inside and outside the company Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work also under pressure Technical knowledge related to cosmetics Adaptability to situations and people Capability to make quick decisions and solve problems Proficiency with computer software programs incl. MS Office (particulary fit with Powerpoint and Excel) and design software as GIMP and Canva Specialisations : Intercultural skills Project management Business Development Technical Marketing Innovation watch Conferences and technical formations for scientific and/or sales force With a double degree (ingénieur Chimie Engineer CPE Lyon and Master\'s degree in polymer Science KTH Stockholm), Florence\'s passion for the cosmetics industry quickly became apparent in her professional life. Over the 15 last years, she held collected experience in prestigious companies such as Beiersdorf, Rhodia Solvay and Berg + Schmidt. As an R&D Manager, she oversaw the development of new raw materials and guided their application in the industry. Later one her role as Division Manager at Berg + Schmidt allowed her to strengthen her skills in business management, strategy, and portfolio development. Currently, as a Business Development Manager Cosmetics at Connect Chemicals Group, she has the exciting opportunity to work and lead on a strategy to homogenize approach and mutualize success for cosmetic market within the different Connect Chemicals offices. Throughout her career, she has achieved significant milestones, including opening of cosmetic application laboratory, publishing scientific articles in recognized press and receiving multiple innovation awards. Her dedication to the cosmetics industry, creativity, and commitment to innovation have always been at the core of her professional journey. Determination that is also recognizable in her private life. With 3 adorable kids (9, 6 and 3 years old), Florence is overflowing with energy to invent a wide range of activities with them, from cooking/baking to crafting and even gardening. One thing\'s for sure: she never gets bored.
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